How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in Illinois?
$50,160a year
Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in Illinois. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $50,160Highest 10%: $71,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| Median | $50,160 | $24.12 | |
| 75th | $65,780 | $31.63 | |
| 90th | $71,330 | $34.29 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $60,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $56,410 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,830 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.
| 6. Vermont | $57,620 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $52,800 |
| 8. New Jersey | $51,760 |
| 9. Illinois | $50,160 |
| 10. Arkansas | $50,070 |
| 11. Colorado | $49,610 |
| 12. Maryland | $49,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $24.12 ($50,160 a year).
Do cabinetmaker and bench carpenters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $50,160 against $46,680 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cabinetmaker and bench carpenters the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $60,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.